The material that can be permanently deformed by heat and pressure is called a........

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The material that can be permanently deformed by heat and pressure is called a

thermoplastic

thermosetting

chemical compound

polymer

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Explanation:

Thermosetting plastics are made up from long chains of molecules that are cross-linked. They have a very rigid structure. Once heated, thermosetting plastics can be moulded, shaped and pressed into shapes. Once set they cannot be reheated since they are permanently set. Hence option 2nd is correct.